Elisha watched as his mentor Elijah was carried into heaven in a whirlwind, with chariots and horses of fire (2 Kings 2:1-14). This left Elisha on the wrong side of the Jordan River with his master’s cloak. What did he decide to do? And how does his decision set the pattern for those who would follow Jesus Christ with their lives? Here is Pastor David’s sermon on this passage:
What are you doing here?
God asked Elijah this haunting question twice after Elijah fled for his life. While 1 Kings 19:1-18 is often remembered for the “still, small voice” of God, this passage shows a great deal more about how God cares for Elijah – and how God calls him forward on mission. What does this have to do with us? Listen in to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage:
First Things First
Today Pastor David begins a new series entitled “Why are we here?” To approach this question, we must keep first things first. Galatians 2:11-21 contains Paul’s description of his confrontation of Peter over an issue that had caused division in the early church. Paul’s response to this situation helps us remember to “keep the main thing the main thing.”
Meaning for Those Who Struggle
In John 16:12-15, Jesus reassures his disciples that God the Spirit will be with them during their upcoming days of struggle and service. There is meaning in these words just on a surface level, but there is also greater meaning when we look at them in context. What do these words have to do with the everyday life of a follower of Christ today? Here is Pastor David’s message that concludes the series “What Jesus Gave”:
Truth for Those Who Work
“Just show us the Father, and that will be enough!” So Phillip requested Jesus, prompting the response found in John 14:8-17. What does this conversation have to do with Pentecost, local ministry opportunities, and Pastor David’s lost flash drive? There’s only one way to find out: listen to this Sunday’s message by clicking here!
Prayer for Those Who Believe
In John 17:20-26, Jesus prayed for those who would believe in his message. That includes believers today, of course! What lessons can we learn from this prayer? How does Jesus’s prayer affect our everyday lives today? And what crazy acronym did Pastor David come up with this week? Take a listen to this week’s sermon and find out:
Peace for the Confused
Have you ever been confused about life? Have you wondered where God is in the midst of your daily struggles? You’re not alone: Jesus’s disciples felt the same way after his crucifixion, something Jesus prepared them for in John 14:23-29. Here is a link to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage, presenting this week’s gift from Jesus to his disciples: peace for the confused.
Purpose for Those Who Follow
A disciple is one who follows someone else. What happens when the one being followed disappears from the scene? This is the situation foreseen by Jesus in John 13:31-35, a passage dripping with emotion in which Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure through crucifixion. How does Jesus’s gift of purpose for his disciples affect us in the church today? Here is Pastor David’s message on this passage.
Clarity for Those Who Listen
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and his sheep know his voice. Do you consider yourself one of his sheep? Do you make a practice of listening for the Lord’s voice? Take a few moments to read John 10:22-30, and then listen to Pastor David’s message on this passage. God is still speaking to his people; let us be diligent in listening!
Restoration for Those Who Fail
Peter failed miserably by betraying Jesus three times. Yet after the resurrection, a miraculous catch of fish, and a lakeside breakfast, Jesus restored Peter three times – and gave him work to do. How does this story (John 21:1-19) relate to our struggle to deal with failure in our lives? Click below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on the gifts Jesus gave his disciples in this passage: